Support Your Frontline Caregivers

Posted On: March 23, 2020

A Message from Samantha ShermanChief Philanthropy and External Relations Officer

I hope you and your loved ones are doing well and staying safe in these unprecedented and troubling times. For many of us, these are times unlike any we have ever experienced. The rapid spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to a global public health crisis, and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham has a profound responsibility to care for all who rely on us for our knowledge, skills, and expertise during this time.

Our team is putting in tremendous work to both respond to this crisis and to keep our community safe. Our physicians and staff have been called upon to help in extraordinary ways. I am confident that we will rise to the challenge, but we need your help. Your gift has never been more important.

To support our frontline caregivers, BID Needham has established the Healthcare Heroes Fund. 100% of contributions to the Healthcare Heroes Fund will be used to provide essential resources to our employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the following priorities.

Free meals for staff and clinicians, provided during their shift through The Trotman Family Glover Café and before/after their shift with gift cards to local restaurants in collaboration with #RallyforRestaurants

Childcare assistance for staff and clinicians to subsidize backup childcare needed due to the disruption of work, daycare and school schedules